Bewdley 1831

Attractive survey map of Bewdley in Worcestershire covering the whole of the Parish of Ribbesford with the Parish of Rock to the south-east. The extensive Wyre Forest with the 'New Parks' are shown with the River Severn snaking its way down the valley from Bewdley to Stourport. The survey map details many small hamlets such as Wribbenhall, Hoarstone, Blackstone, Netherton, Lower Mitton and Lickhill.
An interesting statement from the survey report follows. The town of Bewdley, can hardly be said to be in a state of decay, although the changes in the internal navigation of the country, have deprived it of its former commercial importance. Its market, its retail trade with the surrounding country, its situation on the Severn, and some small Manufactures, afford employment to its Population, in which may be reckoned a considerable number of respectable Inhabitants.